Professional puppeteer Noel MacNeal will teach puppetry skills used by The Muppets on such shows as Sesame Street & Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House (Noel puppeteered & voiced “Bear”).
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Through humor & engaging dialogue, Noel MacNeal will demonstrate professional manipulation and what a puppet “is,” and invite kids to try their “hand” at lip-sync (aka how a puppet talks) with professionally made puppets. Plus, kids will learn the same television puppetry skills used by “The Muppets” on such shows as “Sesame Street," & “Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House” (Noel puppeteered & voiced the title character, “Bear”) & do the same exercises he has used to audition & train professional puppeteers for the international versions of “Sesame Street.” This demonstration will conclude with a “sing along,” where kids will puppeteer with Noel. So what do ya say, kid? Wanna be a puppeteer?
Jack & the Beanstalk utilizes the ancient art of shadow puppetry in a new & innovative way. With songs and stories & well over 80 handcrafted shadow puppets, Jack Tales is sure to delight young & old.
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Though English in origin, Jack has become a true American Folk Hero. Jack and the Beanstalk focuses on Jack and his many adventures; from Jack be Nimble, Jack Horner, Big Jack and Little Jack to the popular Jack and Beanstalk: the four part mini-series. Based on the Appalachian folk tales collected by Richard Chase. Jack and the Beanstalk utilizes the ancient art of shadow puppetry in a new and innovative way. With songs and stories and well over 80 handcrafted shadow puppets, Jack Tales is sure to delight young and old. Jim's work has been seen on Nickelodeon (Stick Stickley), Disney (Book of Pooh), and PBS (Between the Lions), and now's your chance to see him perform live.
Kids will get to choose, color, cut out, & perform simple translucent shadow puppets with veteran shadow puppeteer, Jim Napolitano. Learn techniques to further explore shadow puppetry at home.
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Make your very own shadow puppet with Jim Napolitano. Participants will create and perform simple shadow puppets with simple easy-to-acquire materials. Additional information will be presented that will allow further exploration of shadow puppetry beyond the workshop. For this workshop kids should have proficiency with scissors, or an adult-like assistant who is proficient with scissors.
Join in the fun as Jim Napolitano of Nappy’s Puppets presents some of the silliest sing-a-long songs known to mankind.
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How many of these songs do you know: Little Bunny Foo-Foo? Five Little Ducks? The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly? Five Little Monkeys Jumpin’ on the Bed? Join in the fun as Jim Napolitano of Nappy’s Puppets presents some of the silliest sing-a-long songs know to mankind. Jim's work has been seen on Nickelodeon (Stick Stickley), Disney (Book of Pooh), and PBS (Between the Lions), and now's your chance to see him perform live.
Professional puppeteer Noel MacNeal ("Bear" of Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House, among others) will guide kids in making simple puppets from paper, based on his "how-to" book 10 Minute Puppets.
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Professional puppeteer (& “Muppeteer”) Noel MacNeal (“Bear” of Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House, among others) will guide guests in making simple puppets from paper, based on his ‘how-to” book 10 Minute Puppets. Join Noel for this fun, interactive, and lively workshop showcasing the simplicity and magic of puppetry!
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
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Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions without the help of an adult. Each participant under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
Description:
Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions. Each participant under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.
Make a sandwich puppet with Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon. Learn to make your very own peanut butter & jelly sandwich puppet. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
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Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a sandwich puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions. Grown-ups, please be prepared to help your child with their project.
With an amazing cast of puppet characters & professional puppeteers, you'll not want to miss watching or even participating. Channel your inner puppeteer and sing along to kid friendly songs.
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Puppet Karaoke is a relaxed, fun morning where professional puppeteers, newbies, and everyone in between, big and little, can put on a show together that you won't soon forget. Come to watch, or come to participate (with clean hands!). Either way, you'll have a great time. I mean, just imagine a sandwich singing your favorite Disney song. Glorious. Some puppets will be provided, however we also encourage you to bring your own.
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
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Puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions. Each participant ages of 6 to 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.